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YR06 XVF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,041 mi
Last recorded175,041 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 XVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 175,041 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 173,782 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 172,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 170,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 5 Oct 2020 168,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 166,626 miles

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 162,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 159,564 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 156,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 151,566 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 144,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 135,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 135,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2012 126,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

Fail 28 May 2012 126,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,562 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 111,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,979 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YR06 XVF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR06 XVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR06 XVF registered?

YR06 XVF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is YR06 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR06 XVF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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